Leola L. Gregory, age 89, of 1625 W. Buford Street, Gaffney, passed away on Thursday, December 15^th, in Cherokee Medical Center.

She was born in Chester, SC. and was a daughter of the late Jessie and Mary Wilks Gregory.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by ten siblings.

She leaves to cherish loving memories to a son, Christopher Gregory, of Gaffney; two grandsons, Christopher Coleman, of Mooresboro, NC and Andre Cross of New Mexico; three great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, December 19^th, 1:00 p.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with The Reverend Dr. Timothy L. Hunter officiating. Interment will be private.

Vincente Leon Foster, age 66, of 156 Oakbrook Lane, Gaffney, passed away on Sunday, December 11^th, in Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care.

Husband of Washcinda “Netta” Jackson Foster, he was born in Gaffney and was the son of the late Rufus H. Foster, Jr. and the late Mildred Thomas Foster.

Vincente was a member of Concord Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Gaffney High School, Mars Hill College, and Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science. He was the co-owner, and Licensed Mortician of Foster Funeral Home in Gaffney.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Mar’kee Guest.  He leaves to cherish loving memories: his devoted wife, Washcinda “Netta” Foster, of the home; four daughters, Briana V. Foster, of Lexington, SC, Bianca L. Foster, of Columbia, SC, Kiana M. Foster, of Spartanburg, SC, and TG Foster; grandchildren, Breann Z. Whisenant, Markee Guest-Linder, Davaney M. McGill, Leo Jones, and Kailia H. Oswald; a sister, Cathy Foster, of Gaffney; mother-in-law, Gelina Camp, of Gaffney; an uncle, Dr. Littlejohn Foster (Sandy), of Charlotte, NC; aunts, Madelyn Daniels, of Chattanooga, TN, Gloria Inabinette, Thelma Foster, Geraldine Morris, and Eloise Leach, of Gaffney; sisters-in-law, Olishia Gaffney and Sandy Dillard (Adam); God-Son, Eric Scott; other relatives and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 16^th, 1:00 p.m., in Concord Baptist Church with The Reverend Dr. Michael A. Bridges officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. He may be viewed at The Gilmore Mortuary on Thursday from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., and at the church on Friday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. The family requests that no photos of Vincente be taken.

Mr. Zebedee Oglesby, 89, of Cowpens, passed away Friday, December 2nd, in Upstate Community Hospice House, Landrum, SC.

Husband of Darlene Oglesby, he was born in Cherokee County and was a son of George and Julia Wells Oglesby.

“Zeb”, as he was affectionately called by all who knew him, was a member of Island Creek Baptist Church where he served as, a Trustee and Jr. Deacon. He was a retired Truck Driver for Standard Trucking Company. Zeb was also a Master Mason.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a step-son, Darren W. Crook, Sr.; sisters, Georgia Mae Crockett and Linda Lois Oglesby; a brother, William A.C. Oglesby.

He leaves to cherish loving memories, his wife, Darlene McIntyre Oglesby; two step-daughters, Rosalyn Splawn (Ronnie) and Jerri Lyles; a brother, Roy Oglesby (Brenda); five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held Friday, December 9^th, 12:00 p.m., in Island Creek Baptist Church, with The Reverend Dr. Timothy L. Hunter officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Public Viewing will be held Thursday…..